Dolný Kubín

Slovakia / Zilinsky / Dolny Kubin /
The first written reference of the town of Dolný Kubín dates from 1314. It was founded in the 14th century and initially belonged to the Orava Domain. It was granted town privileges (town status, town charter) in 1632, and its importance was further strengthened in 1633 when the town was granted the right to hold markets. In 1683 the town became the seat of the Orava county and in 1776 also the seat of a processus district.

In the 19th century Dolný Kubín was a centre of Slovak national life
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolný_Kubín
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Coordinates:   49°12'56"N   19°17'41"E